Colors of Bolzano - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
The event calendar of Bolzano is full of interesting festivals and celebrations that always attract numerous guests from different parts of the world. «Speckfest Alto Adige» is one of the most famous and unusual celebrations in Bolzano. This annual festival takes place on the third weekend of May. Famous and experienced chefs showcase their skills in cooking unusual food. There is one rule – each dish must have speck as one of its ingredients. During the celebration, all visitors are welcome to attend interesting master classes and learn to cook popular traditional treats.
Bolzano is located in one of Italian regions and is an administrative center of the autonomous region Bolzano. The country has three most widely used languages – Italian, German and … Open
The choice of dining venues is incredibly large in Bolzano. Large and loud companies, couples, and families with children will easily find a suitable place to eat and relax. Stadt Cafe Citta … Open
Summer is a not less interesting time to visit Bolzano as the event schedule is also packed with interesting festivals and celebrations. For more than 30 years, the Jazzfestival Alto Adige has attracted numerous guests to Bolzano during the first half of July. The respectable festival has several scenes, both indoor and outdoor, where best jazz musicians perform and communicate with the audience. As the weather is usually fine at this time of the year, concerts can take place in parks or even directly on the streets. Some performances take place in historical landmarks that still keep the fabulous atmosphere of the past.
Without a doubt, the historical part of the city is the most interesting for tourists. Piazza Walther is the heart of Bolzano. The magnificent square was constructed in 1808. For many years, … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Bolzano and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Bolzano
♥ Cattedrale di S. Maria Assunta, Bolzano (Bozen), 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di Ss. Sisinio, Martirio e Alessandro, Sanzeno, 26.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Kathedrale Mariä Himmelfahrt und St. Kassian, Bressanone (Brixen), 33.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Abtei Neustift, Varna (Vahrn), 35.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica S. Maria Maggiore, Trento, 50.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica Cattedrale di S. Vigilio Vescovo, Trento, 51.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Concattedrale di S. Pietro Apostolo, Feltre, 68.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cattedrale di S. Maria Assunta, Bolzano (Bozen), 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di Ss. Sisinio, Martirio e Alessandro, Sanzeno, 26.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Kathedrale Mariä Himmelfahrt und St. Kassian, Bressanone (Brixen), 33.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Abtei Neustift, Varna (Vahrn), 35.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica S. Maria Maggiore, Trento, 50.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica Cattedrale di S. Vigilio Vescovo, Trento, 51.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Concattedrale di S. Pietro Apostolo, Feltre, 68.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Bolzano
♥ Castle 'Castel Mareccio' Bolzano, 0.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Treuenstein Castle' Bolzano, 1.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Runkelstein Castle' Bolzano, 2.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Sigmundskron Castle' Bolzano, 4.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Prösels Castle' Völs am Schlern, 10.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Trauttmansdorff Castle' Merano, 22.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Monteleone Castle' Roncofreddo, 23.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castel Mareccio' Bolzano, 0.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Treuenstein Castle' Bolzano, 1.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Runkelstein Castle' Bolzano, 2.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Sigmundskron Castle' Bolzano, 4.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Prösels Castle' Völs am Schlern, 10.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Trauttmansdorff Castle' Merano, 22.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Monteleone Castle' Roncofreddo, 23.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
Unique landmarks in Bolzano and around
Dolomiti
From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
Check on the map: Distance from Bolzano center - 59.2 km.
Many people choose Dolomiti for a winter vacation. There are a lot of various placed of interest and good ski routes. Ski resort Arabba is one of the most extreme in the world. There you can find the most complex routes. The beginners in skiing or families can go to Tre Valli. It has a lot of entertainment and rich nature. …
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Stelvio Pass
From the series “Most Spectacular Mountain Roads”
Check on the map: Distance from Bolzano center - 69.3 km.
It is noteworthy that for almost two hundred years the route has virtually remained unchanged. It has been reconstructed and supplemented with barriers. One of the main distinguishing features of mountain serpentine is the abundance of narrow areas where to make way for an oncoming car is simply impossible. The route is open for travelling from early summer to late September. In winter and spring travelling on it is not possible because of the difficult weather conditions. …
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Colors of Bolzano in photos
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Bolzano. Learn the best periods to visit Bolzano to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Bolzano.